Utrecht at a glance
Utrecht
Utrecht is a town in the foothills of the Balele Mountains, in the northwestern corner of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal's third-largest urban center, is 50 km from Utrecht. Utrecht is uniquely situated within a game park - animals roam into town at night! Established in 1854, the town is steeped in a history reflected in historical buildings like the Old Parsonage Museum, the Dutch Reformed sandstone church, the old military cemetery, colonial houses and other buildings.
The Utrecht district is the tribal domain of five Amakosi (Zulu chiefs), who today play an active role in the development of the area. The Mangosuthu Arts and Crafts village (with accommodations for backpackers) has a craft shop with a variety of traditional Zulu articles.
Vryheid
Vryheid is a coal mining and cattle ranching town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Vryheid is Afrikaans for "freedom" or "liberty". Vryheid lies southward along the R33 in the valley at the foot of the Zungwini Mountain.
Small private game farms are opening their doors to a hungry public eager for the more intense and personal game viewing and hunting opportunities these establishments can offer.
A number of important battle sites, from both the Zulu and the Boer Wars are located within a short distance of the town and draw interested visitors from across the globe.
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